Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Summary:

Harold B. Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in White House, Tennessee, serving 694 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Sumner County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 139 districts in the state.

Harold B. Williams Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, with 57.5% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 50.2% in English Language Arts, and an impressive 63.1% in Science. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with particularly noteworthy rankings for Hispanic students. However, the school's performance for special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively lower. Compared to nearby schools, Harold B. Williams Elementary stands out, with higher academic metrics than schools like Watauga Elementary and Millersville Elementary, which are part of the Robertson County School District.

The school's success can be attributed to its efficient resource allocation, with a higher per-student spending of $9,963 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7. This, combined with its consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, makes Harold B. Williams Elementary a standout choice for parents seeking a high-performing elementary school in the White House area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 115 South Palmer Chapel RD
       White House, TN  37188


(615) 672-6432

District: Sumner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Harold B. Williams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    White House Middle School
High:    White House High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  694

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.4% Help


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Compare Details Harold B. Williams Elementary School ranks better than 82% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.3. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harold B. Williams Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harold B. Williams Elementary School 183rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Harold B. Williams Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Sumner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner County 28th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harold B. Williams Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 85.69 103rd 809 87.3%
2011 88.00 87th 818 89.4%
2012 78.68 159th 820 80.6%
2013 83.64 100th 846 88.2%
2014 74.77 147th 853 82.8%
2015 85.94 87th 855 89.8%
2017 72.76 105th 646 83.7%
2018 82.44 126th 997 87.4%
2019 81.32 143rd 985 85.5%
2021 87.74 101st 983 89.7%
2022 90.00 89th 1000 91.1%
2023 84.51 121st 1020 88.1%
2024 76.30 183rd 1018 82.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.02 50th 395 87.3%
2019 73.18 34th 255 86.7%
2021 52.28 125th 369 66.1%
2022 41.34 228th 447 49.0%
2023 51.74 184th 528 65.2%
2024 46.90 240th 582 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.36 33rd 877 96.2%
2019 90.09 18th 821 97.8%
2021 86.84 39th 823 95.3%
2022 59.46 263rd 858 69.3%
2023 77.12 103rd 865 88.1%
2024 51.62 369th 853 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.46 110th 926 88.1%
2021 80.25 122nd 945 87.1%
2022 88.18 87th 975 91.1%
2023 81.28 130th 989 86.9%
2024 67.99 253rd 990 74.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.79 172nd 916 81.2%
2021 89.18 79th 941 91.6%
2022 87.38 98th 980 90.0%
2023 80.74 136th 987 86.2%
2024 82.85 120th 991 87.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.67 14th 324 95.7%
2022 97.64 10th 363 97.2%
2023 84.61 44th 387 88.6%
2024 59.74 141st 415 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.30 160th 841 81.0%
2019 73.97 169th 812 79.2%
2021 83.24 118th 844 86.0%
2022 84.75 111th 844 86.8%
2023 78.56 142nd 852 83.3%
2024 68.28 215th 847 74.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Harold B. Williams Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 5, 2015

Open Quote Could not be more pleased with the staff and office personnel at this exemplary school. From the principal to the custodians to the teachers and Special Education ERC and CDC teachers, this school shines above the rest. Don't let their small town feel fool you. This school cares about the children as well as their individual growth in academics. I was blessed with the opportunity to volunteer and truly see from a parent's perspective just how truly great this school is. They are very thorough on implementing Safety policies to protect the children as well. I love HBWE. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harold B. Williams Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 819 819
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 819 819
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 858 858
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 835 835
2006 860 14 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 889
2007 698 9 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2008 698 11 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 721
2009 674 13 8 7 3 n/a n/a 0 705
2010 694 10 12 10 3 n/a n/a 0 729
2011 659 9 15 14 2 0 4 0 703
2012 634 7 13 14 2 0 6 0 676
2013 626 15 11 19 3 0 3 0 677
2014 653 13 11 16 2 0 2 0 697
2015 610 17 8 17 4 0 6 0 662
2016 603 15 7 15 4 0 3 0 647
2017 609 13 7 16 3 0 3 0 651
2018 630 22 5 25 1 0 5 0 688
2019 621 22 7 21 1 0 4 0 676
2020 646 21 4 22 1 0 12 0 706
2021 593 15 2 38 1 0 19 0 668
2022 597 18 3 46 1 0 24 0 689
2023 585 14 3 57 3 2 30 0 694

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harold B. Williams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 819 n/a n/a n/a
2003 819 n/a n/a n/a
2004 858 n/a n/a n/a
2005 835 n/a n/a n/a
2006 889 53.0 16.8 n/a
2007 717 48.0 14.9 27.9
2008 721 49.0 14.7 20.2
2009 705 45.0 15.7 24.3
2010 729 46.0 15.8 22.8
2011 703 43.0 16.3 30
2012 676 45.0 15.0 29.1
2013 677 48.0 14.1 29.1
2014 697 46.0 15.1 31.1
2015 662 45.0 14.7 27.3
2016 647 43.0 15.0 27.4
2017 651 39.0 16.6 n/a
2018 688 40.0 17.2 n/a
2019 676 40.0 16.9 n/a
2020 706 40.9 17.2 25.4
2021 668 42.6 15.6 n/a
2022 689 42.5 16.2 n/a
2023 694 44.0 15.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harold B. Williams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 819 n/a n/a n/a
2003 819 n/a n/a n/a
2004 858 n/a n/a n/a
2005 835 n/a n/a n/a
2006 889 53.0 16.8 n/a
2007 717 48.0 14.9 27.9
2008 721 49.0 14.7 20.2
2009 705 45.0 15.7 24.3
2010 729 46.0 15.8 22.8
2011 703 43.0 16.3 30
2012 676 45.0 15.0 29.1
2013 677 48.0 14.1 29.1
2014 697 46.0 15.1 31.1
2015 662 45.0 14.7 27.3
2016 647 43.0 15.0 27.4
2017 651 39.0 16.6 n/a
2018 688 40.0 17.2 n/a
2019 676 40.0 16.9 n/a
2020 706 40.9 17.2 25.4
2021 668 42.6 15.6 n/a
2022 689 42.5 16.2 n/a
2023 694 44.0 15.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harold B. Williams Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $252 (2.9%) $8,169 (92.9%) $8,798
2020 $253 (2.8%) $8,407 (93.1%) $9,028
2021 $516 (5.2%) $9,088 (91.2%) $9,963
2022 $951 (9.0%) $9,093 (86.4%) $10,527
2023 $1,035 (9.2%) $9,760 (86.8%) $11,238

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harold B. Williams Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 143rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 1020 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harold B. Williams Elementary School)58.359.9
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)58.352.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harold B. Williams Elementary School)48.251.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)46.449.3
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harold B. Williams Elementary School)64.960.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)63.555.6
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harold B. Williams Elementary School)45.857.3
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)44.252.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Harold B. Williams Elementary School)61.560.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sumner County)58.556.6
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harold B. Williams Elementary School)4754.2
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner County)43.647.2
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676694
 2.7%
African American2214
 36.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic2157
 171.4%
Pacific Islander02
White621585
 5.8%
Two or More Races430
 650%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harold B. Williams Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 694 students attended Harold B. Williams Elementary School.

Students who attend Harold B. Williams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : White House Middle School
High : White House High School

Harold B. Williams Elementary School ranks 183rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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